Dye-ing Bags

Hi everyone! So, I've been eyeing the 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Pashli' for ages now and I think I may finally purchase it! I have a coupon for Saks, so I was going to buy it there, but the color I want (black) is all sold out. They still have a bright red avaliable, and I was wondering if I should order that. If I took it to a tailor or something, would they be able to dye it completely black? Also, would it affect the leather? Thanks!

Hi, I would say dyeing from bright red to black would not be the same as buying a black one. The dye only colors the leather, not the red edges and the interior would be best not dyed. It could also affect the leather feel, some may also use acrylic paint to color the leather. I would wait until you finds a black Pashli.

Hi, I would say dyeing from bright red to black would not be the same as buying a black one. The dye only colors the leather, not the red edges and the interior would be best not dyed. It could also affect the leather feel, some may also use acrylic paint to color the leather. I would wait until you finds a black Pashli.

Okay, thanks. If I hand-dyed the edges and used conditioner, do you think it would be worth it?

Another part of the bag that would not take the dye would be all the stitching. I have not looked at the bag but if the thread they are using is not 100% cotton, any synthetic material will stay the original color. So you would end up with a black bag with red stitching.

Another part of the bag that would not take the dye would be all the stitching. I have not looked at the bag but if the thread they are using is not 100% cotton, any synthetic material will stay the original color. So you would end up with a black bag with red stitching.

Wow, thanks for the tip. I hope its 100% cotton! I think I'm gonna try out the red, and ask to exchange for black if the red is too bright or whatever.